Special Event

Fundraising Event

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CPF 30th Anniversary Gala

Thursday, September 26, 2019

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Rumsey Playfield, Central Park

City Parks Foundation’s 2019 gala dinner and concert at SummerStage in Central Park will honor Marty Diamond, Head of Global Music, Paradigm Talent Agency, and ING Americas with Gerald Walker, CEO, while also celebrating our 30 years of providing free programs in parks.

GALA CONCERT JUST ANNOUNCED

SARA BAREILLES, DAVID GRAY&JANELLE MONÁE

with Special Guests

HONOREES

Marty Diamond, Head of Global Music, Paradigm Talent Agency

We are thrilled to present Marty Diamond with the 2019 SummerStage Icon Award for his long-standing support for SummerStage and for regularly bringing world-class artists to perform for New York audiences at our SummerStage concerts. Diamond has dedicated his career to advocating for artists across the globe and promoting their creative vision, enriching the international music landscape. As Paradigm’s Head of Global Music, Diamond’s clients include Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Halsey, Lorde, Sia, Janelle Monáe, Sara Bareilles, Liam Gallagher, Bastille, Sigur Rós, Alessia Cara, David Gray, Vance Joy, Charli XCX, Snow Patrol, and Marina. Diamond is the 2019 recipient of the Bobby Brooks Agent of the Year Award, Pollstar’s highest individual distinction.

ING Americas with Gerald Walker, CEO

We are proud to honor ING Americas with Gerald Walker, CEO, with the 2019 People & Parks Award for transforming our green spaces into dynamic and active community assets. For over 15 years, ING Americas has been a major supporter of our free sports and community building programs, keeping our city’s parks active and thriving. In addition to regularly beautifying our local parks across the city, ING has provided much needed funding to ensure that our sports programs remain free and open to youth, helping youngsters stay active and healthy. ING is a dedicated advocate for climate change, supporting and sustaining communities around the world. Under Walker’s leadership, ING has distinguished itself as a leader in sustainable finance.

This incredible evening under the stars in Central Park raises funds needed to support City Parks Foundation’s free arts, sports, education, and community-building programs held in neighborhood parks throughout NYC.